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During the sixteenth and seventeenth century France and Spain fought for control of Italy.
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.Spain was able to establish colonies in large areas of both continents.
In the sixteenth century, Spain and Portugal were primarily responsible for making contact with regions outside their home territories. Spain's explorations led to the conquest of vast areas in the Americas, while Portugal established trade routes and colonies in Africa, Asia, and Brazil. Other European powers, such as England, France, and the Netherlands, began to emerge later in the century, but Spain and Portugal were the dominant forces in global exploration during this period.